Two teenage high school students were killed in a tragic auto accident on July 16th, 2017, on Lawrenceville Highway in Gwinnett County, Georgia. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, three other people were injured in the crash. A crash report showed that the teenagers were speeding along Lawrenceville Highway in a Honda Accord when an SUV attempted to make a left-hand turn in front of them. Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time for the SUV driver to make the turn and the two vehicles collided at the intersection of Lawrenceville Highway and Kenvilla Drive.
According to reports, the Honda Accord spun out of control after the collision and smashed into a power pole. The SUV, a 2000 Chevy Tahoe, was knocked into the opposite lane of traffic. The driver of the Accord was killed in the crash along with one of the passengers. Two other passengers in the car survived and were taken to the hospital. The driver of the SUV survived and was also taken to the hospital.
The Dangers of Left-Hand Turns
This tragic accident is yet another example of how dangerous left-hand turns can be. Left-hand turns are far more likely to result in accidents than almost anything else a person can legally do on the road. When drivers attempting to turn left misjudge how fast an oncoming car is approaching, the results can be catastrophic. Sometimes drivers turning left fail to pay attention or take reckless chances; in other cases, a car going through an intersection is speeding and a turning driver doesn’t have time to react. In many cases where there is a left-hand turn accident, both parties bear some blame.
Every driver has a duty to try to avoid accidents by operating their vehicles with reasonable care. It is important for drivers approaching intersections to be alert and slow down just in case another driver decides to attempt to make a turn through the intersection. And drivers turning left should always use caution and use a turn signal. Use of turn signals is required by Georgia law before making a turn.
When drivers cause a wreck that injures someone else, they owe victims of harm compensation. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the wrongful actions of someone else, the experienced personal injury attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, are here to help.
Contact The Car Crash Injury Attorneys at Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, for More Information
Unfortunately, no matter how safe you drive there is always a chance that you could be involved in an accident. When accidents do occur, it is important for the victim to hire an attorney that will make sure the insurance companies don’t take advantage of them.
Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, is a personal injury law firm dedicated to getting justice for personal injury victims. Our attorneys always put in the time and effort necessary to maximize settlements for clients. If you would like more information or would like to discuss you case, contact Williams Elleby Howard & Easter, to schedule a consultation today at 833-LEGALGA.
